English Teacher - Designated Provision
Birchwood Community High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PT12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TPS
Additional allowances
SEND allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Birchwood Community High School currently has a 16-place provision for students with a diagnosis of autism. We are now growing our SEND provisions and are opening a new SEMH provision in September, supporting secondary-aged pupils who are unable to access mainstream education. We work with young people who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who have a either a diagnosis of autism and/or who often present with social, emotional and mental health needs, behavioural challenges, anxiety, low confidence and a history of negative experiences in education.
Our approach is relationship-led, trauma-informed, and built around small group teaching, strong routines and consistently high expectations. We provide a calm, structured environment where pupils can engage with learning, build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes.
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a genuine impact in a small setting, with significantly smaller class sizes (8-10 students) and a strong pastoral team around you.
You will be responsible for delivering engaging, accessible and high-quality Key Stage 4 English lessons to small groups of pupils across both provisions, developing confidence and positive attitudes towards learning. You will also be responsible for delivering some other vocational style lessons such as ASDAN and PSHE. This role is suitable for an experienced, qualified teacher.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging English lessons to small groups of pupils
• Teach KS4 English in an accessible, motivating and well-scaffolded way
• Support pupils to build literacy skills, confidence and resilience
• Prepare pupils for qualifications where appropriate (Functional Skills / Entry Level / GCSE)
• Adapt teaching to meet social communication/ SEMH needs and a range of learning gaps
• Support positive behaviour through consistent routines and relational practice
• Track progress and contribute to reporting and pupil support planning
• Work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals when required
* Maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing
• Attend staff briefings and relevant training as required
The ideal candidate will:
• Hold QTS (or an equivalent teaching qualification)
• Have experience teaching English at KS3 and/or KS4
• Be calm, consistent and confident working with SEND and behaviour that can present challenges
• Be passionate about supporting pupils to re-engage and succeed
• Be organised, reflective and committed to high standards
• Want to work in a small, supportive, fast-growing specialist setting
Specific SEND/SEMH experience is highly desirable, but not essential for the right candidate.
What we offer
• Small group teaching (no mainstream class sizes)
• Supportive team and strong pastoral systems
• Calm, structured setting with clear routines
• Opportunity to shape curriculum and provision
• Meaningful work with strong professional development opportunities
What the school offers its staff
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Flu Vaccinations
- Free eye tests for DSE users
- Generous pension contributions
- Shopping discounts
- Online GP service
- Access to counselling
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Birchwood Community High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 889 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Birchwood Community High School website
- Email address
- twiegand@birchwoodhigh.org
- Phone number
- 01925853500
Arranging a visit to Birchwood Community High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email twiegand@birchwoodhigh.org.
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